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Frankfurt Stadel Museum

kalista — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:13:54 +0000

Half-timbered houses from the 16th century line the city’s central Romerberg square, while Gothic tombstones await you at the Kaiserdom cathedral, along with avant-garde art at the Schirn Kunsthalle. On the banks of the Main, the German Film Museum has an impressive line-up. Finish the day with a glass of refreshing Apfelwein at a traditional stube in the Sachsenhausen district. Schirn Kunsthalle is Frankfurt’s leading venue for innovative temporary exhibitions in the historic city center. After browsing, mingle with Frankfurt’s arty set at its lively cafe. There are 700 years ...

Ancient and Modern Mexican

kalista — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:38 +0000

Historical sites sit side-by-side modern marvels in this constantly changing megalopolis. The center boasts diverse architectural styles from Aztec to baroque, while the sprawling wooded Bosque de Chapultepec is home to several museums. City retreats alternate with hip neighborhoods housing some of the country’s leading contemporary art galleries. Once the Aztec city’s breadbasket, Xochimilco is filled with canals that make up the Floating Gardens at weekends, local families hire trajinera boats and meander through the waterways while enjoying a picnic. There are always plenty of vendors in small canoes selling ...

Lively Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

kalista — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:27:37 +0000

Lima is a goldmine of fascinating cultural experiences. The National Museum in San Borja, and the ruins of Pachacamac both give an insight into Peru’s rich, pre-Hispanic past. The city’s historic center is the best place to take in colonial architecture, from the Plaza Mayor to the museum of the Convent of San Francisco. If you’re looking for a great place to relax, Miraflores‘ Park of Love is just the spot. Peruvian cuisine is diverse, you can choose from Miraflores’ ranqe of restaurants, San Isidro’s meat and seafood, or sample ...

Dusk Descends on Cairo and the Nile

kalista — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:43:48 +0000

Majestic mosques, hectic bazaars, serene parks and the pyramids at Giza all await you in this 24-hour city. Gezira’s nightlife is hot and Zamalek’s shopping stylish. Feast on traditional dishes like kushari, a mix of rice, lentils, macaroni and tomato sauce, or dine in elegant restaurants in houseboats on the Nile. Wash it all down with mint tea in a traditional ahwa (coffeehouse). Cultural highlights include Egypt’s famous belly-dancing shows, or a performance at the Cairo Opera House. To see Cairo at its most serene, hire a felucca, a traditional ...

Heart of the City in Italy

kalista — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:54:17 +0000

The Forum evokes the splendor of Italy’s ancient capital, as does the majestic Colosseum and the Golden House (Domus Aurea) of Nero, all in the heart of the city. The Vatican museums have breathtaking treasures, while narrow alleys and hidden churches are revealed along the Tiber in the Trastevere district. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and legend has it you will some day return to this stunning metropolis. The Pantheon in central Rome is extraordinarily well preserved. Visitors gaze up at the skies through the oculus, a nine-meter ... Related posts:

Sea World’s Discovery Cove, Orlando

kalista — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:54:21 +0000

Beside the Universal Studios, another option that can be visited during a visit to Orlando is Discovery Cove. These marine parks can be taken about 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando, or 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. 2 hectares of the bay is a rocky lagoons surrounded by lush bush. Do not miss coral, tropical rivers, a resort-style pool complete with waterfalls, and white sandy beaches will add to the comfort of your family here. The park is managed by the Busch Entertainment Corporation, together with SeaWorld Orlando that you ...

Kilimanjaro National Park

kalista — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:31:17 +0000

The highest mountain (5895 m) on the black continent with a lot of mystery is the most beautiful in the east side of Africa. Kilimanjaro National Park lies right in the middle, which is at an altitude of 2700 meters and is surrounded by three high plains; Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kilimanjaro National Park is part of the town of Moshi, south of Tanzania, one hour drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Once opened to the public, UNESCO declared this national park as one of the World Heritage Site in 1987. The ...

Gold Coast in Australia

kalista — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:58:57 +0000

Once a sleepy holiday outpost, Queensland’s Gold Coast in Australia has grown to dazzling proportions and now attracts more than three million visitors annually. And this splendid stretch of coast well deserves its glittering name, it shines both day and night and basks in the glory of being the most sought after holiday spots on the eastern seaboard. With an average temperature of 24 degrees celcius, the days spent here guarantee hours and hours of wonderful daylight to enjoy everything this splendid area has to offer. Just a short step ...

Spectacular Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

kalista — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:53:10 +0000

Brazil does have the potential for such a stunning nature, ranging from the Amazon jungle to the spectacular Rio de Janeiro. No wonder that many tourists feel at home and always return to the biggest country in Latin America. Each year millions of tourists visiting Brazil with the main purpose of Rio. Do not miss the largest cities in this country, namely Sao Paulo, Rio and Belo Horizonte, and the historic cities in Minas Gerais. Famous beaches in the world such as Copacabana and Ipanema is also located in this ...

The Longest Road in Argentina

kalista — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:29:40 +0000

Ruta 40, the longest road in Argentina, which runs 4,928 kilometers from Patagonia to the Bolivian border, and leads into emptiness. This is a region that has always been at the outer bounds. In the Quechua language, Tucuman, the name of one of the Noroeste provinces, means “toward where it ends.” The north of Argentina was the south of the Inca Empire. The road crosses through a land of red deserts and white salt lakes. Once covered by the sea, the timeless landscape is today dotted with volcanoes. For ten ...